It’s Official! We’re Homeowners & Moving to a Lake!

For the past 45 days, we have been in limbo. Getting a loan to buy a house these days is kind of a ridiculous process, so even when it was almost surely a done deal, we held our breath {and our excitement} just in case. It seemed like each week closer to the end of escrow we got, came yet another little bump in the road we had to go around. But finally today, the title of the house was placed in our name and it became officially official.

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE AND WE FINALLY GET TO BE EXCITED ABOUT IT!

But with that excitement, also comes TERROR. We both grew up in Los Angeles, in fact, we both grew up on The Valley… the very hot, very dry, very suburban area of LA and though we’ve lived elsewhere in LA {and the husband in Vegas}, we’ve only experienced snow on the rare occasions that we’ve driven up a very steep mountain to see it. The thought of living on a lake and getting to experience seasons is exciting but let’s be honest, we’ve never really had to deal with “real” weather conditions and I’m pretty sure it’s going to snow on and off all Winter long and maybe even in the Spring.

And for the past 45 days, with this snow in mind, I’ve been online searching and shopping for mostly snow boots and jackets and coats and warm fuzzy hats and scarves. Half thinking that I’m going to have to be bundled up like the little brother from A Christmas Story every time I leave the house. No really, I’m not joking. But this can’t be the reality? … right? {but I’m ready with my Crocs duck boots just in case}

We will definitely be out of our element… I’m envisioning every movie ever made about “city folk” moving to the country/small town/lake/cabin/mountains/etc. and hoping our story ends up on the romantic comedy shelf rather than the horror section. EEK!

I cannot WAIT to get in there and start decorating. It’s technically move-in ready, but we may do a few minor things to it before moving in or we may just wait until next Spring/Summer when it’s a little warmer to get started. Also, I like to let a house speak to me visually so I know exactly what will work in it vs forcing something and then hating it a few months later. I have a feeling the coming months if not years, will bring more and more decor inspired posts to this space and I hope you’ll come along with us for the ride.

LA native & lifestyle blogger Maegan Tintari writes daily at ...love Maegan.com sharing beauty & style secrets, including fashion DIYs, how-to nail art manicures, hair tutorials, recipes & home decorating ideas, as well as a look into her personal life, her journey & battle with infertility & recent relocation to the mountains by a lake in search of a better life with her adorable French Bulldog brothers, Trevor and Randy.

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Congratulations! I’m sure this story will have a happy snowy ending! I live in a really cold city, so let me give you a little piece of advice: don’t forget to cover your ears!!! Warm feet,hands ans ears = happy person! 🙂

Congrats!! You will learn to love having seasons; I’m from the southeast and there is nothing quite like those first breaths of spring each year when things come to life again! Enjoy decorating your new place!

Congratulations!!! I too am in the process of buying a house and this limbo stage is ridiculous! I’ve barely told anyone that I’m buying a house because of all the “what ifs”. I’m so happy for you and the husband and hope that you’ll be documenting the transition of the house and your living in a new “world” on the blog.Congratulations again!beijos,Tiffanyhttp://www.beijostiffany.com

Congratulations! Such great news. On one hand, snow is a pain in the ass, but on the other it can be a lot of fun. Just depends on what you make of it! Can’t wait to see how you decorate your new place 🙂

A huge congrats, this is so exciting!! Let both the fear and excitement coexist, for that is when great adventure (and growth) happens. I look forward to future posts of house decor and winter fashion… and there is no shame in owning lots of gear to stay warm. It will be in the 40s without snow and I’m bundled up… and I’m a CO girl 😉xoxo J

Congrats again!!! I am super excited to see what new ideas you come up with. I am also moving to the lake in less than two months. Unfortunately not because I bought a house :(. But I am still looking forward to seeing how you are going to decorate your new place and how you are going to dress like! It’s going to be a huge change for be a huge change in the clothes department, right? At least for being outdoors…

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LA native & lifestyle blogger Maegan Tintari writes daily at ...love Maegan.com sharing beauty & style secrets, including fashion DIYs, how-to nail art manicures, hair tutorials, recipes & home decorating ideas, as well as a look into her personal life, her journey & battle with infertility & recent relocation to the mountains by a lake in search of a better life with her adorable French Bulldog brothers, Trevor and Randy.